Albion Park Race 1 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 11 (Qualifying Pace)
COOL NIGHT (2) made it two wins from his last five outings eight days ago, getting home by 5 metres over 1609m at Newcastle. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. APPLIED NZ (1) finished eighth last start, beaten 11 metres at Newcastle over 1609m. Expecting a very good run. TYSON NZ (4) ex NZ trained runner who didn't do a bad job when finishing sixth over 1700m at Alexandra Park last time out. FIRE RAISER (8) ended last prep with a third at this track over 2138m. Capable of a forward showing while fresh.

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Newcastle was 9th-17.68 at the bell, beaten 11 m by I Break The Line (1:51.90) in NR 72 to 80 on February 13 at $18. The start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 4th-9.75 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Perfect Stranger (1:50.50) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 7 at $41. Can make amends.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 72 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:52.4 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | B J Elder | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Newcastle (1:52.40) beating Alta Magacian in NR 58 to 71 on February 13 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 5.3. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 71 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 71 to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 59 to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Udderly Sweet (1:57.60) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $26. At the run before 7th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 11 m by Fact Finder (1:57.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on January 17 at $23. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | 44 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $1.35 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 78.9L | $12.00 |
| 99/4 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1700m at Alexandra Park, beaten 18 m by Doo You Want Me (2:02.40) on January 23 at $5.60. At the previous start 9th (Fr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park was 2nd-.5m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Final Change (2:41.10) in 3yo+ on December 31 at $6.10. Can make amends.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | $11,570.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | SS | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $5.60 | |
| 9/10 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | $21,160.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | SS | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $6.10 | |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | $43,860.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Fast | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | $19,240.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.40 | |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | $30,160.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $10.80 | |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | $12,010.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 13 m by Hold Onto Ya Bling (1:56.30) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $18. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Redcliffe (2:10.10) beating Bonnies Cam in 3yo+ NR 48 to 55 on February 5 at $3.10. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 3.5 m by Hell Of A Hand (2:34.40) in 3yo+ NR 51 to 60 on February 10 at $1.95. Before that 2nd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Platinum Jewel (1:56.80) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on January 30 at $3.20. Finding a few ahead of him this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.20 |
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 53 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | S R Graham | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 7 m by Hold Onto Ya Bling (1:56.30) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $2.30. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 35 m by French Fries (2:30.90) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 7 at $2.20. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |
| 9/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | No NR | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 75 | $22,410.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:48.9 | 6 |
| 43.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 53.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2138m at this track was 12th-29.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Basilisk Bob (2:33.40) in 3yo No NR CG on August 19 at $1.90. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 19/08/2025 | 11 | No NR | $22,300.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $1.90 |
| 6/12 | 08/08/2025 | 34 | No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $4.80 |
| 8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $216,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Grant Dixon | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $11.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1980m after showing early pace at Tamworth beaten a head by Exclusive Hustler (2:24.10) in G3 NR 60 to 75 on January 23 at $4.40. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) overraced, at Tamworth (2:23.30) beating American Werewolf in NR 60 to 75 on January 16 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 3.73. Racing very well. Going well and has to be respected.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Jemma Coney | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 10 | NR 49 to 53 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 5.5 m by Rosie Pollen (2:09.80) in 3yo+ NR 45 to 52 on February 18 at $17. Two runs back won by 1.2 m (Fr5) at Redcliffe (2:31.40) beating Rightyo in 3yo+ NR 41 to 46 on February 11 at $7.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $6.00 |